Ingredients

• 2 large unpeeled Gala or Golden Delicious apples, quartered and cored
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 10 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional

• Lightly sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional)